almsmen

/ˈɑːmzəmən/

Definitions

1. noun

Men who solicit or receive alms; beggars

“The town’s almsmen had become a common sight on street corners.”

2. noun

Men who are recipients of alms; beggars

“The almsmen of the town were struggling to make ends meet.”

Synonyms

  • beggars
  • vagrants

Antonyms

  • donors
  • philanthropists